Social Care Officer - Auchterarder, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Auchterarder, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Parkdale Residential Home, New School Lane, High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1QN

SALARY:
£23,631 - £25,903 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£23,631 - £25,903

Parkdale Care Home, New School Lane, Auchterarder, PH3 1QN

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work in a professional manner as part of a busy team?

If you are, an An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Care Officer within Parkdale Care Home, a service for older people providing permanent and respite care.

Do you have ambition to think "yes", be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes?

As a Social Care Officer you will have the opportunity to put the residents care and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do. Promoting independence, dignity and quality of life at all times in a person centred caring and supportive environment.

Do you have an understanding of what is needed to support meet the personal outcomes of individuals?

You will have the opportunity to support and assist residents with daily activities, providing both physical and emotional support, and assisting with personal care as needed. You will be required to administer medication, assist with developing outcome focused support plans, and carry out reviews to achieve desired outcomes.

Can you be flexible and be available at the key times to support residents?

We operate a 12 hour shift pattern and on a 6 week rota pattern which includes 2 weeks of nightshift. This can be flexible and negotiated at interview stage.

As a Health & Social Care Partnership we are able to offer employees:

A fantastic Career Pathway.
Comprehensive Induction and Shadowing.
A Learning Pathway for new and existing employees.

Excellent Terms & Conditions related to:

Pay (£12.59/hr
£13.80/hr)
Shift Allowance or Night Enhancement
Annual Leave & Public Holidays (starting at 25 days per year pro rota)
Work Life Balance (Flexible Working, Cares Leave & Compassionate Leave).

Are you compassionate and can treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect?

The Individual:

No entry requirement in terms of qualification.

However, you are required and will be supported to work towards SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF level 7 (was SVQ3).

You will be required to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in a Care Home service, this will need to be done within 6 months of any start date.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy please contact Lynsay Lwanyaga, Care Home Manager on

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.